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Day of the Dead: From Aztec goddess worship to modern Mexican celebration

By Filings on Wed, 10/30/19
Society & Culture
Halloween
Syncretism
Day of the Dead
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“While Halloween has its origins in Christian tradition, Day of the Dead has indigenous roots as a celebration of the Aztec goddess of death.” - RNS

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